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“He was large as life. He was very supportive of the local community and got involved in a lot of community activities.

Ivan and wife Evelyn, second from right, at Lisnarick Football Club's 50th Anniversary Ball in 2015 (Image: Lisnarick Football Club)

“In past years he helped with Irvinestown’s Lady of the Lake festival.

“He was obviously a successful businessman and very well liked and regarded.

“From a personal point of view, I’ve known Ivan since I was a cub - he certainly didn’t always tell you want you wanted to hear. But he did tell you how he saw it and how it was. He was very straightforward, very up front and a really good friend."

Chairman of Lisnarick Football, Steven Ormsby, also paid tribute.

He said in a statement: “A very sad day for the village of Lisnarick and beyond with the news of the tragic passing of Ivan Bradshaw.

"Deepest sympathies from the committee, players and members of Lisnarick FC to Evelyn and family on their devastating loss. You are in all our prayers.”

Ulster Unionist MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Rosemary Barton said: "It was with profound sadness and shock that I learned of the very tragic death of Mr Ivan Bradshaw. Ivan was a very affable person and an extremely popular businessman, who, as owner of Drumhoney Holiday Park near Lisnarick Co Fermanagh, spearheaded many new developments within Holiday Park Tourism.

“He was continually developing Drumhoney to enhance the experience of visitors to Fermanagh and he was one of the first to add ‘Glamping Pods’ to his property, making the Park more appealing to all age groups.

“However, first and foremost, Ivan was a dedicated family man, a husband, father and grandfather. To his wife Evelyn, and family circle I would like to offer my sincere sympathy.

“Ivan was a big man with an even bigger heart. Earlier this week when I met him he was his usual smiling, happy self who always had a joke with everyone he met. He gave of his time generously in raising much needed funds whether for local causes or national charities.

“I know Ivan will be sadly missed not only by his family, but by the many tourists who have enjoyed their visits to Fermanagh at his Drumhoney Holiday Park."

The PSNI confirmed that they had attended the scene at 8pm on Friday night.